Theme 3: How We GROW

Unique and Vibrant Places and Spaces

Peterborough’s quality of life is enabled by its unique characteristics and distinct identity from cities in the Greater Toronto Area.

In the Plan It Peterborough process, citizens said this needs to be preserved and enhanced by making sure development occurs in a careful and balanced way, by revitalizing and intensifying our downtown, by creating attractive community spaces, and by improving safety.

Citizens also asked for improved connectivity to the waterfront and Little Lake, recovery of Jackson Creek, and better routes through or around the city.

Investments in the City’s arts, culture, heritage and diversity were also requested, including supporting public art, cultural innovation, and the location of cultural destinations in the downtown.

How should unique and vibrant places and spaces be developed and protected in Peterborough over the next 20 years? What role might City Hall play in ensuring this happens?

Who We Are

Reimagine Peterborough is a citizens movement supporting wide public participation and visionary and creative planning choices in the current once-in-a-generation Official Plan review in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

Picture the Peterborough you want to live in 20 years from now. What do you see?